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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.47, 861.31 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.47, 861.31 and 184.34 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.47 : 861.31 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.47/861.31 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.47x = 861.31 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.47x = 158,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,773.89/574.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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